Pediatric Urgent Care in West Colfax

AFC Urgent Care Denver clinics allow prompt access to a board-certified doctor or advanced practice provider (NP or PA) who is trained to see kids. Our primary-care or ER-trained providers are available on-site, 7 days a week.

Colds and Flu: Does your child have a cold or the flu? AFC Urgent Care Denver providers are experienced in diagnosing these common illnesses in kids. There are rapid flu tests on-site that we can run. Symptoms of a cold vs flu include:

Colds:

• Cough, congestion, sore throat, runny nose
• Ear pain
• Slight fever
• Loss of appetite

Flu:

• Cough, congestion, sore throat, runny nose
• Ear pain
• Moderate to high fever
• Body aches and chills
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (sometimes)

Is it a Cold, Flu, or an Ear Infection? Unfortunately, symptoms of an ear infection are very similar to traditional colds. Thus, a quick examination by a doctor is your child’s best bet for quick and effective treatment. Here are some common symptoms to look for to identify if your child has an ear infection.

• Difficulty hearing
• Drainage from the ear
• Irritability/crying
• Pulling at ears
• Fever
• Poor sleep
• Decreased appetite

What about Sore Throats? At AFC Urgent Care Denver, our board-certified doctors/APPs can provide a quick exam to determine whether your child has Strep Throat and run a quick lab test on-site. Some symptoms of strep throat include:

• Severely Sore Throat
• Fever
• Chills
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea
• Swollen lymph nodes on neck
• Lack of a significant cough
• Somachache (young kids)

• Urge to urinate frequently, often in small amounts
• Burning urination
• Dark or bloody urine
• Urine with strong odor
• Lower abdominal pain
• Flank or back pain (kidney infection)
• Fever, chills (usually with kidney infection)
• Other possible symptoms include bloating, vaginal discharge

Stomach Flu: We at AFC Urgent Care Denver can diagnose your child with a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders. Symptoms of stomach flu include:

• Fever/chills
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Loss of an appetite

Physicals: Our board-certified doctors/APPs offer quick, physical examinations for your child without needing an appointment. Get advice on healthy habits and preventative services.

• School
• Sports
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